U never say ur budget what.
How we know.
Anyway... go ahead and buy whatever u think fits best.
Unker... month end already.... bila sampai?

U forgot to say Giant crashed like kok?

This post has been edited by timothyy: Mar 19 2012, 09:50 AM

I actually not seen the race yet hahahah ....

Month end is this week la ....

just read MBA for april, decided i need a dropper seatpost, anyone got any idea how they are?

What do you want to know? Quite a number of us been using it ...

And in the recent DH WC Racing at SA a lot of the racers were using it as there are a few sections which requires pedaling ...

like how much they are? and how often do you guy drop the post? do you now ride like skywalker on a speederbike thru kiara?

Price: RM600-800, KS probably cheap but need to know how to maintain....RS Reverb lightest, higher rating...im using KS, Tim use CB Joplin, Cypher and Xand use Reverb

This is based on my own experience...

I ride a HT and my fav trail is Kiara...which is quite technical. So having a dropper post really makes a difference for me....with a HT I need to be a bit more accurate and move around the cockpit a bit...meaning I need to shift my weight back and forth, side to side more. The biggest benefit for me is it allows you to lower your center of gravity therefore making it more stable during downhills ...I m not sure if it makes me faster ...but it makes me more assured and confident going downhill. ..so I do use it quite a bit when riding...

I also dont like the idea of stopping to lower the seat...cut steam

Another factor is ...the saddle tends to get stuck in between my fat thighs ...its not a fun feeling when you re about to go downhill..can throw of your balance...

Having said a lot of riders been surviving without it ...I think if you can shift around your cockpit with ease ...without needing to adjust it...then you probably dont need it..just like the XC guys...

You ll also need to know how to maintain it cause with mud it can jam seatpost...covering with unused Tyre tube and Greasing it will help...under heavy usage you ll probably need to send it for service once a year

Pros: Allows you to move around the cockpit easily...seamless riding experience (no need to stop and adjust)..more stable ride as you can go lower on the bike

Cons: Adds weight to the bike...requires TLC and maintenance

Hope that helps

thanks bro!

Adjustable seatpost is not a necessity but a luxury.
And luxury stuff is always wonderbraful.

coz my anthem still only have its stock seat collar

So? You ll still need it ...

anyone know the price for trek remedy 7 and trek slash?

it is a non QR seat collar

Can live without suspension or gears, but not without a dropper post

Still ok ...you ll still need a seat collar ...

Hahaha...another point i didnt mention is ...it also helps when you climb...especially when you re required to power through a climb...some are ok to just pedal off the seat ...like myself I tak larat ...push the lever ...seat up, sit on it and pedal....as though you push a NoS button on a car hahahah...

Death of Road Cyclist

On a more serious note..the recent death of a road cyclist should serves as a remind for us to be safe and cautious when riding ...especially on road...for those who like riding to the trail...
Watching the CCTV clip is just scary...lets assume all drivers dont see us...so wear bright color clothes, have necessary lighting and be patient and not rush on the road..make sure you bike is in proper working condition

general rules of road cycling:-

-you avoid others; not let others avoid u..
-try not to ride on busy rd.
federal, mrr2 = busy
mex, kesas bike lane = ok

This post has been edited by chamelion: Mar 19 2012, 02:15 PM

Busy or not busy... other see u or not see u...
It is a time bomb.

Sooner or later, something bad gonna happen. As long as you are on the road sharing with cars... you bound to get hit one day.

A probability game at the end.

+1
better ride on the trails while they still exist

YEah....the risk is too high ...this incident made come to a conclusion that I wont ride on the road alone anymore...I did it a few times...it is a bit scary...especially when you want to change lanes at a busy road ...if its not a busy road ..you ll probably get one kutu driver going flat out thinking its an F1 road ...sigh...

Just within 12 months ...2 deaths already...

Here is one foundation in US set up for such incident: Adam Little Foundation

He was wearing appropriate safety gear, including a helmet and reflective clothing, and had a safety light installed on the back of his bike. Still it happened..

Wokay. You need an AM bike... >>>


This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Mar 19 2012, 03:40 PM

Hahaha...Trail bike enough la for me ...ill suffer when I climb using an AM bike ...